H.R. No. 681
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Louis Parada Escalante
were deeply saddened by his death on March 20, 2025, at the age of
86; and
WHEREAS, Born in San Antonio on November 20, 1938, Louis
Escalante was the son of Sebastian Escalante and Emilia Parada; he
was best known as a founding member and lead singer of the popular
Chicano soul group the Royal Jesters; and
WHEREAS, Formed on the west side of Alamo City in 1958, the
Royal Jesters fused rock and roll with traditional Mexican American
harmonies and performed in such local venues as Patio Andaluz, La
Salle, Plaza Juarez, and Municipal Auditorium; Mr. Escalante lent
his smooth and soulful vocals to hits like "My Angel of Love," "We
Go Together," and "Love Me"; and
WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Escalante was deeply devoted to
his family; he shared a rewarding marriage with his wife, Dora
Buentello Escalante, until her passing, and he took great pride in
his three children, Luis, Mike, and Lizette, and his seven
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Louis Escalante made vital contributions to Tejano
music through his singular talent, and his kindness, generosity,
and strength of character will be remembered by all who were
privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Louis Parada
Escalante and extend profound condolences to the members of his
family: to his sons, Luis Escalante Jr. and his wife, Laura Linda,
and Mike Escalante and his wife, Fawn; to his daughter, Lizette
Pleasanton; to his grandchildren, Gianna Sky Solares, Lindsay
Denise Escalante, Zoe Kaitlyn Escalante, Marissa Chapa and her
husband, Joseph, Marc Anthony Escalante, Evon Pleasanton, and
Remington Pleasanton; to his great-grandchildren, Mateo, Marcelo,
and Maciel Chapa; to his brother, Richard E. Sifuentes; to his
sisters, Janie Martinez and Olga Villanueva; and to his other
relatives and friends and his many fans; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Louis
Escalante.
Lujan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 681 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 9, 2025.
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Chief Clerk of the House